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Frank Hopper
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Pitcairn Island
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Initially Posted - 11/10/2003 : 10:36:15

I am a Viet Nam Veteran and I would like to say thank you to all of my fellow veterans and the loved ones of veterans. We served for our country and for our loved ones. The unstated truth about Veteran’s Day is that it is a celebration of the willingness of all Americans to do what must be done. Whether you serve or support those who serve it is the combined strength of all Americans that makes us such a great people.

I hope you have tomorrow off and use it well.

Frank

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osmepneo
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Response Posted - 11/10/2003 : 11:57:37

I just left a hospital and two ladies were complaining because their grandkids were in Iraq. One, grandchild, wanted to go and the other did not. I certainly pray for all military that are in harm's way, and appreciate those who have served in the past.

Frank, Thanks for serving in "nam. To often we forget you guys because the war was so unpopular, but you went and did your job, and I am grateful for you.

Edited by - osmepneo on 11/10/2003 11:58:54

JimB517
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Response Posted - 11/10/2003 : 12:43:22

Thank you to all the Vietnam vets who made this country safe from war for the next 15 years, spared me the draft, and allowed me and my kids to grow up in a generation at peace.

That is a big win in my book.

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/10/2003 : 13:11:20

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by osmepneo
 Thanks for serving in "nam. To often we forget you guys because the war was so unpopular, but you went and did your job, and I am grateful for you.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

From when I was five until I was eleven, 1967 to 1973, we lived half a mile from the campus of the University of Colorado in Boulder. I distinctly remember watching reports and images of the war in Vietnam on television, and then seeing live reports and images of riots that were occuring not a mile from my home.

Even at that young age, I could differentiate the rightness of our soldiers' commitment and dedication from the wrongness of the protestors' riotuous actions. I was most affected by the fact that one group acted with honor after having been involuntarily placed in a bad situation, whereas the other had voluntarily made a bad situation by acting without honor. I, for one, will never forget.

Thank you for serving, and continuing to serve, our country with honor.

Edited by - Sea Trac on 11/10/2003 13:14:15

Sid
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Response Posted - 11/10/2003 : 13:46:29

Thanks to all fellow vets. I am a Navy vet and the son of a Viet Nam vet and appreciate all that those who served before me endured.

For those who fought for it, freedom has a taste the protected will never know." Willie "Bo" Nelson, Mancelona, MI

God bless.
Sid

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Oscar
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Response Posted - 11/10/2003 : 14:35:19

Hat's off to everyone that did their part, large or small.

Oscar
250WB#618 Lady Kay on the Chesapeake

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MattL
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Response Posted - 11/10/2003 : 15:33:03

I am one of those that fell in the years where there was no draft, right after Vietnam and before everything else. From everything I saw on TV or heard from people that where there, as well as stories from my dad about WW II, I am glad I wasn't there. But I eually have great respect for those that did have to go to Vietnam. I went to college with some Vietnam vets and am glad to say became friends with them. I think the attitude that many had towards the Vietnam Vets was appaling and so far I am glad to see that this has not been the case with the armed forces in present day conflict. As was said before THANK YOU to all Vets.

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svmoxie
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Response Posted - 11/11/2003 : 12:07:05

For those that died for my freedom...

And thanks for all that served in peace time and in war.

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Todd Frye
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Response Posted - 11/11/2003 : 12:07:25

Thanks for posting Frank. I find the people who participate on this site very similar to those I served with in Viet Nam. Good people, trying to help others as best they can. An unspoken devotion to one another. Had a bit of a flashback with Antares observations of the political climate on the C.U. campus. After graduating from High School (in Aurora, CO) in '65, I took a job at Hogsett Lumber in Boulder so I could bum around with my buddies that continued on with their education at C.U. The whole war thing was weighing heavy on my mind, and I decided to join as I felt an obligation to serve. My buddies at C.U. turned cool towards me and this began an interesting chapter in my life I reflect on just about every day. Freedom comes with a price. I'd like you to meet some of the brave men I served with.

http://25thaviation.org/
http://25thaviation.org/diamondhead/id85.htm

Fair winds,
Todd Frye

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Frank Hopper
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Response Posted - 11/11/2003 : 17:41:57

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Todd Frye
 Thanks for posting Frank. I find the people who participate on this site very similar to those I served with in Viet Nam. Good people, trying to help others as best they can. An unspoken devotion to one another.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
Thank You Todd
I was a rear eschelon M F Stationed in Da Nang. I did make it to Phu Bai, Pleiku and of course Khe Sanh. My best man was protesting while I was serving. He is sorry, I am not.

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pwhallon
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 19:50:33

I turned 18 when there was no draft, 1977. I felt very lucky for that.

I have several friends and business associates who are former Marines. One served during "Desert Storm". My brother, a C-130 Mechanic, was in Saudi Arabia at that time as well.

My Marine friends all say they miss the service very much and would go back if they could. At first I was amazed by that, but as I have gotten to know these guys better I understand, at least intelectually, that the service meant very much to them.

Ironically, after traveling,(guitar player), and recording with a very mediocre rock band in the 1980s, I decided to finish college and enter the Coast Guard. To my dismay I had to graduate no later than my 26th birthday to get in. I was going to graduate as a 27 year old. I did finish school.

I now wish I had served. I believe I missed something very special.

Here is a toast to my late Father. WW-II, E.A. Whallon Ens. Minesweeper, USS Defense, South Pacific 1945. He served on 3 Minesweepers during WW-II, but the Defense was the one in the most combat. They were hit by 2 Kamikazes. He was at Iwo Jima.

http://pigtrail.uark.edu/people/rcordell/defense/AM317_history.html

Dad is third over from the left.

I toast all vetrans and please accept my sincere gratitude.

PW

Edited by - pwhallon on 11/12/2003 20:01:31

Gloss
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 20:07:02

My late Dad served in WW2 in the Coast Guard on an icebreaker in the artic circle. The ship was the Northland. I recently did an internet search on the ship and found out some interesting facts. She was involved in the first combat operation of the US in WW2, in November before Pearl Harbor. They took over a Nazi weather station in Greenland. I remember my dad telling me about sinking a U-Boat, and I really didn't believe it, but sure enough, they did. His drinking buddy on the ship was an actor named Victor Mature, sure enough, they had his picture too.
I have been considering names for my 25, as it has never been named.
I'm thinking of maybe naming her "Northland" Maybe hang a picture of the original Northland on the bulkhead
what do you think? I don't want to disrespect the original.

In any event, thank you Veterans

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 20:52:17

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Gloss
 I'm thinking of maybe naming her "Northland" Maybe hang a picture of the original Northland on the bulkhead
what do you think? I don't want to disrespect the original.<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Personally, I don't think you'd ever be able to find a more appropriate name for your boat.

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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 21:08:31

I like to think that one of the reasons I went to Vietnam was to help protect the rights of Americans to protest policies of the government they believe to be stupid or immoral. I have no animosity toward those that protested the war. They didn't want to go and didn't want anyone else to go either. Without them that black wall in Washington might be twice as long.

On the other hand, many young men during that era found some artful dodge to avoid service, while having no qualms about others risking/losing their lives while doing their duty. They "supported" us either by encouraging the government to keep us there "until the job was done" or by doing nothing at all.

Maybe someone can explain why the protestors were the scumbags?

Eric Werkowitz
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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 22:17:08

Well said, Eric. I don't think anyone had, or has, a problem with protestors or protesting. I do think, however, that the destructive rioters were the scumbags. Yes, you did fight for our freedom of speech, but you also fought to protect our property rights; each individual's body being included as property that has a right to be protected. Rioters that destroy buildings, cars, etc., and that assault policemen that are only trying to do their job are, in actuality, violating other's constitutional and basic human rights.

Best regards,

JB

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eric.werkowitz
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 22:38:03

JB,

You're absolutely right. Like most things there is a right and wrong way to protest. Of course after a big football win, any thing goes!

Eric

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Sea Trac
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Response Posted - 11/12/2003 : 22:46:52

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by eric.werkowitz
 Of course after a big football win, any thing goes!<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Or hockey, as the case may be.

GO AVS!

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jmorrical
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Response Posted - 11/13/2003 : 22:25:52

During the summer of 2002 I became involved as a volunteer in a documentary film project about the Vietnam War. The film maker, Arrowhead Film and Video from Austin, TX, arranged to fly a refurbished veteran of that war, a UH1 Huey, to 42 different LZs (landing zones) around the southeast part of the US, recording the journey and the stories of the people they met. Flying as far east as Georgia, north to Kentucky, and west to Angel Fire, NM over 300 hours of film was recorded. I was one of three veterans that made logistical arrangements for the LZ's here in Houston. Last Saturday my family and I attended the world premiere of the documentary at the LBJ Library, Austin, TX. My profile for this forum list this as my favorite web site. I doubt any have ever visited it, so I offer it now. You will surly enjoy checking it out. http://www.intheshadowoftheblade.com/

Jane Morrical
Colonel, USAR

James Morrical
US Army, Retired

Edited by - jmorrical on 11/13/2003 22:35:31

Frank Hopper
Past Commodore

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Response Posted - 11/14/2003 : 11:01:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">

Jane Morrical
Colonel, USAR

James Morrical
US Army, Retired
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Sirs (?)
Thank you

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Todd Frye
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Response Posted - 11/14/2003 : 18:51:44

Greetings JMorrical,
It's definitely a small word. In my post above, I included our 25th AVN BN web info. I believe you already know the web master for that site, Ron Leonard. He is tireless in upgrading the site and sending out e-mails. Not too long ago, he e-mailed us about this great new project..."In the Shadow of the Blade". Say, if you ever need a crew chief .......
Fair winds
Todd Frye

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jmorrical
1st Mate

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Response Posted - 11/14/2003 : 20:57:19

Todd,

I have visited the 25th AVN Bn sight. The crew chief pictures were most interesting to me. They remind me so much of the brave guys I flew with in UH1s and CH47s in I Corp out of Camp Eagle and PhuBai with the 101st ABN DIV. There was (is) nothing like a crew chief. You guys would work all night in rain and mud and heat to be ready for the next day's missions. If your aircraft was in major maintenance or out of service for some reason and you were not needed with your ship, you would be flying with some other short handed crew. The "Shadow" in the documentary flew with the 173rd Assult Helicopter Company "Robin Hoods" in VietNam # 65-10091. When the helicopter came out of the paint shop a few of the CEs from that unit met to paint the original nose art on her. On of the guys had even crewed her!!!

Edited by - jmorrical on 11/14/2003 21:00:02

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